Crime
Shooting at Maine Mall Leaves One Injured, Search for Juvenile Suspect Ongoing
South Portland, Maine — Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Maine Mall in South Portland, leaving one person injured and prompting an extensive search for the suspected juvenile shooter.
According to the South Portland Police Department (SPPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the mall during the afternoon hours.
Authorities have described the incident as “isolated,” with no indication of an ongoing threat to the wider public.
Preliminary information from tactical command indicates that the shooting took place inside a mall restroom, where the victim was shot at least three times.
Witnesses reported hearing at least four gunshots.
The victim was transported to Maine Medical Center, though their condition remains unknown at this time.
A massive law enforcement response is underway, involving city, state, and county agencies, along with the FBI’s SWAT teams and K-9 units. Officers are actively searching both inside the mall and the surrounding perimeter for the suspect.
The FBI’s tactical teams are preparing to conduct a comprehensive sweep of the mall’s exterior as part of the ongoing operation.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the Maine Mall area while the investigation and search continue.
No additional injuries have been reported.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the South Portland Police Department immediately.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.